How to Use Herbs and Spices for Better Health

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By AlinaBradford
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The consumption of herbs and spices have been found to have many positive effects on the health of the human body.
To get the benefits of these herbs, most of these studies show that the test subjects only consumed around a teaspoon of the herb a day. This can be easily replicated at home under the supervision of a physician.
Here is how different types of herbs and spices can help your health.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Use herbs to flavor foods instead of salt. Using salt excessively can cause bloating and, if used excessively over a long period of time, can cause high blood pressure.
Step 2

Eat ginseng. A study by the University of Toronto also found that patients' blood sugar levels dropped about 9% when using ginseng. Those that used a placebo did not have the same affects.
Department of Physiology at Southern Illinois University and the School of Medicine found that consuming ginseng can help to cure sexual dysfunctions such as erectile dysfunction.
Ginseng can also help with curing the flu and reducing respiratory symptoms in older individuals.
Step 3

Eat herbs that contain antioxidants. Many herbs and spices containing antioxidants, such as laurel, chili powder, garlic, basil and green and white teas can help slow the aging of cells. Antioxidants do this by preventing the oxidation of molecules, which reduces the chance of free radicals that cause cancer.
Step 4

Eat cinnamon. Research shows that eating cinnamon can boost your metabolism and ward off diabetes.
Step 5

Many herbs and spices containing antioxidants, such as laurel, chili powder, garlic, basil and green and white teas can help slow the aging of cells. Antioxidants do this by preventing the oxidation of molecules, which reduces the chance of free radicals that cause cancer.
Step 6

Eat all types of herbs. Research published in the June 2008, Journal of Medicinal Food found that eating herbs can help reduce tissue damage and inflammation caused by high levels of blood-sugar. This is good news for diabetics.